Polk County property record for 537 Fox Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 14.2 acres (620,730 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,292 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P73-17 |
| Primary APN | P73-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 620,730 sqft (14.2 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 37502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 FOX MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28722-7754 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | MX |
| Legal Description | FOX MOUNTAIN RD, 100C 100C COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | C COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 920104 |
537 Fox Mountain Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3200 NC 108 HWY E, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-7713 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 467 / 1093 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0476001955 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 FOX MOUNTAIN RD, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-7754 |
| Document Number | 00467/1093 |
| Book / Page | 467 / 1093 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 309, COLUMBUS, NC 28722-0309 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2406, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-2406 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 Fox Mountain Rd was $3,292, up 92.3% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,292.00 (+92.29%) | $629,921 (+92.31%) Land $191,475 Building $438,446 | $629,921 (+92.31%) Land $191,475 Building $438,446 |
| 2025 | $1,712.00 | $327,551 Land $160,575 Building $166,976 | $327,551 Land $160,575 Building $166,976 |
| 2023 | $631.00 | $99,200 Land $99,200 | |
| 2021 | $99,200 Land $99,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Fox Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 537 Fox Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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